FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2711000 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO - AASF #1 / Manning Document 4621-162).

What you will do

• As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER, WG-5413-10, you will receive, store, transfer, and distribute bulk petroleum products and provides oversight to lower-graded employees.
• Validates documentation and fuel received from incoming shipments for proper identification of fuel and examines cargo for proper seals, safety regulations, and environment control systems.
• Connects grounding wire and hoses and activates pumps, valves, and gages during pumping operation.
• Takes temperature reading, determine American Petroleum Institute (API) gravity and converts volumes of fuel at standard temperature.
• Ensures gage, scale, and/or meter readings, amounts of fuel received and issued, and fuel invoices are kept on file.
• Reports any defects, shortages, or overage in shipments to the supervisor.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks and services on the fuel distribution system, including lubricating pump bearings, changing strainer filters, and adding anti-algae and other additives to fuels, and obtaining and scheduling required system maintenance tests or repairs.
• Performs daily visual inspections of fuel facilities to inspect for leaks in storage tanks, surplus fuels, and pollution or fire concerns.
• Check for proper lighting, fence, and locking systems on a regular basis, as required by Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-E).
• To ensure that fuel facilities satisfy minimal criteria, coordinates with the Facility Engineer on necessary safety, fire, and environmental control regulations and procedures.
• Conducts daily clean-up of storage sites, equipment, and tools.
• May be appointed as the Responsible Officer per DLA requirements.
• Accounts for all fuels that are received, stored, and distributed.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of fuels.
• Prepares the monthly bulk petroleum account summary in accordance with regulations.
• Prepares and maintains logs and records to keep track of incoming and outgoing petroleum products, daily fuel requests, and the amount of fuel consumed by each user unit.
• Calculates the cumulative usage and expense accounting records for each training organization.
• Provides guidance to the USPFO and unit representatives on fuel allocations, costs, account balances, and availability.
• Monitors and restricts or prohibits the issuance of fuel to units that have reached their account limits.
• Prepares and maintains standing operating procedures (SOP's) pertaining to fuel and modifies to local forms as needed.
• Serves as the physical key keeper for all petroleum supply responsibilities, including service stations.
• Prepares and updates the petroleum supply section of the training site's mobilization plan.
• Analyzes prior fuel consumption records from visiting units to prepare forecast fuel requirements and budget estimations for upcoming fiscal year, to include the information provided by the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) regarding each national guard unit's monetary allocation.
• Converts monetary allocations to gallon amounts and schedules fuel orders through a negotiated contract with vendors who provides delivery that are scheduled to ensure adequate stock level is available when needed.
• Draws fuel samples for testing.
• Submits packaged lubricant samples for laboratory analysis on a regular basis.
• Mixes or directs the mixing of fuels to increase flashpoint or purity level based on scientific results.
• Performs additional test for laboratory analysis to assess operating conditions such as filter condition; perform other duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): --Knowledge of the procedures for issuing, receiving, storing, and inventorying fuel and the ability to keep accurate fuel records. --Knowledge of requisitioning, receiving, and issuance documentation and processes. --Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the storage, handling, and transportation of petroleum products and other chemicals. --Ability to properly load and unload fuel tanks, inspect receiving tanks for damage, read meters and record amounts. --Knowledge of petroleum products compatibility and the storage plan to keep the products safe. --Knowledge of the characteristics and controls of tanker trucks, equipment used at the fuel storage facility, pipeline system used within the fuel network and to properly carry and transfer fuel to and from tankers as well as large and small bulk storage tanks. --Skill in minor facility maintenance, repair, and part replacement. --Knowledge and skill in the operation of the fuel pipelines within the GTC in order to transfer fuel within the system. --knowledge are required to operate the workstations of a large fuel farm and to initiate and control the movement of fuel within the fuel system.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).